Job Description

Diesel Mechanic

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Foreman
Rate of Pay: $28.20

SUMMARY

Diagnose problems, repair and perform general maintenance and servicing of all equipment and vehicles including adjustment of engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems; tune up engines, ignition parts, perform minor body repair; respond to road calls. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned that are in keeping with the goals and objectives of CARTA.

• Ability to overhaul/repair any and all diesel-powered buses.
• Operate precision instruments or gauges in checking clearances.
• Use of computers and computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
• Must have good knowledge of disassembly, diagnosis and reassembly.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Test drive buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and install and repair accessories.
• Perform preventive maintenance and make inspections of vehicles for proper working order and safe operation.
• Perform required state inspections; comply with all federal, state, county, and local regulations.
• Maintain work records, time and material records on transportation equipment and vehicles.
• Use of wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hoists, grinders, lathes and welding equipment as well as pneumatic and power tools.
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and shop area.
• All work must be done in a safe, neat and quality manner with minimal supervision.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of welding practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline powered engines.
• Knowledge of routine vehicular maintenance.
• knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in general.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting technical information
• Skilled in making mechanical adjustments and repairs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Obtain a Commercial Driver License (minimum class B) with a Passenger endorsement.
• Physical ability to lift and move various equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Ability to periodically pass the Department of Transportation physical examination conducted by the company physician.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to completion of high school plus experience in the Diesel Mechanic Helper classification; or Diesel/Automotive certification. 

CARTA is an equal opportunity employer.